The Papua New Guinea NRL team is set to join the league in 2028, but the federal government has had to make a monetary pledge to ensure the safety of teams due to concerns of safety.

Nine News reporter Damian Ryan says it’s a great effort for the league with the sport being the country’s national sport but he notes there’s a reason for the deal.

“We’re putting $600 million into this deal, and we can terminate that contract if PNG does any sort of policing or security pact with China or any other regional rival,” he said.

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